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Motivational Speaker Reggie Dabbs to Visit Woodbury City Public Schools

Motivational speaker Reggie Dabbs, who has visited over 1.5 million students all over the world, will speak at Woodbury Junior-Senior High School on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This free event is open to all elementary and Junior-Senior High School students and their families, as well as community members.

Dabbs has been speaking to students for 22 years on the topic of overcoming adversity. Born to an unwed teenager and raised by foster parents, Dabbs has first-hand knowledge of issues such as adversity, identity and belonging. Throughout all his challenges, though, Dabbs had the ability to find the silver lining in his circumstances. His theme is "You can never change your past, but you can change your future."  

“Today’s generation is facing unparalleled hurts, pressures and choices," Dabbs said. "If we can heal those hurts, help in times of pressure and equip students in their choices, we will have better students and a positive atmosphere.”

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In addition to speaking at the Junior-Senior High School in the evening, Dabbs will give presentations during the day to students in the entire Woodbury City Public School District. A grant from the City of Woodbury’s Municipal Alliance was obtained to cover the expenses of these assemblies.

Woodbury City Public School District, located in Woodbury, New Jersey, is a “Leader in Personalizing Education.” Our comprehensive curriculum, numerous Advanced Placement courses, AVID and Option II programs, outstanding athletic teams, and visual and performing arts department offer students from elementary school to high school with the opportunity for individual successes in and out of the classroom. Visit us at www.woodburysch.com.

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